Band 5/6 Specialist BMS - Histology (Maternity Cover)

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Band 5/6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist posts for its Histology department at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. Candidates need to be HCPC registered, with relevant qualifications and appropriate experience in Histology. The role includes performing scientific investigations and supporting diagnostic services. Flexible working options are available, and the successful candidates will be part of a diverse workforce. Interested applicants should apply online before the closing date of Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.

Benefits

London Living Wage employer

Flexible working

Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes

Diverse workforce

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or MSc in Cellular Pathology for Band 6.
• HCPC registered with extensive experience across Histology for Band 5.
• Currently working in a routine histology laboratory with NHS experience for Band 5.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific investigations required in the Department of Histology.
• Support the diagnostic service provided by the department.

Job description

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Department and Role

We have 2 x fixed term maternity cover Band 5/6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist posts vacant within the Histology department based at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. The department receives 40,000 patient episodes (requests) per annum amounting to 70,000 plus specimens from a full range of care group specialties.

Band 6 Post Requirements

• HCPC registered.
• Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology (equivalence – 8 years recent experience working as a BMS in Histology) or an MSc in Cellular Pathology.

Band 5 Post Requirements

• HCPC registered with extensive experience across Histology.
• Currently working in a routine histology laboratory with NHS experience.

Personality and Skills

• Friendly, professional, pro‑active, self‑motivating, innovative.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity.
• Patient‑focused approach and commitment to continual improvement.

Work Site

Based at Queen’s Hospital. May work at King George Hospital if required. Monday to Saturday. Interviews face to face.

Role Purpose

The post holder will perform the scientific investigations required in the Department of Histology under the direction of the senior Biomedical Scientists. Delegated duties may include supervision of trainees, involvement in training, quality and health and safety. The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.

Benefits

• London Living Wage employer.
• Flexible working.
• Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes.
• Diverse workforce.

Application

Applications should be made online. This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025. Further details can be obtained by contacting the manager listed above.